What is Bell’s palsy?
Bell’s palsy is a condition that causes temporary facial paralysis (palsy). It usually only affects one side of the face and causes the affected side paralysis. It results from damage to the facial nerve of a particular side, which is represented by drooping of one side of the face.
Bell’s Palsy Occurs Due To Which Reasons?
• Bell’s palsy occurs due to damage to the facial nerve.
• Facial nerve Trauma
• Prolonged cold exposure
• Infection with Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1)
• Bacterial infection by tick bites
What are the symptoms of Bell’s palsy?
• Suddenly paralysis
• a weakness of one side of the face
• Eye drops
• Corner of mouth drops
• Drooling of saliva
• Excessive dryness
• Excessive tearing occurs
• Loss of taste
• Pain in the jaw or behind the ear
• Numbness
• Increased sensitivity to sound
Is there Any Test for Bell’s Palsy?
• Physical examination
• MRI
• CT scan
Which Diseases Look Like Bell’s Palsy?
• Benign Skull Tumors
• Meningioma
• Tuberculous Meningitis
• Sarcoidosis
• Meningococcal Meningitis
• Cerebral Aneurysms
• Neurosyphilis
What are the Complications of Bell’s Palsy?
• Permanent spasms of the facial muscles
• Blindness
• Continuous eye-watering
• Loss of taste
Is There Any Effect of Changing Lifestyle?
• Protective eye measures
• Proper medical follows up
• Begin treatment as signs of palsy appear
• Diet management
What is the Homeopathic treatment for Bell’s Palsy?
• Gelsemium sempervirens
• Causticum
• Kalium chloricum
• Arnica montana
• Belladonna
• Ammonium Phos
• Dulcamara
• Graphites
